np (Lansing, MI), c. 1890. 9.25 x 5.75", half leather; cloth, 607pp + pp, covers worn, outer hinges cracking, extremities bumped, pp a bit edge-toned, some ink marginalia, spine darkened and scuffed; bound for F.H. Canfield, who was the Counsel for the Defense. Farrand, Williams & Co. vs. Farrand, Williams..... More
McGraw Publishing Co.: NY, 1906. Photos; diagrams, 13.5 x 10.5", 808pp + index, covers worn and stained, extremities bumped, hinges loose, index pp closely cropped, pp toned and with some light water staining but still a decent, usable volume; contains several articles on the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, including..... More
9.5 x 6.5", rough blue cloth, containing some 40 programs bound in, mostly from Cass Theatre, but some from Wilson Theatre (now Music Hall), couple from Masonic Concerts, one from Windsor's Capitol Theater, also Shubert Lafayette. Covers worn, contents worn, some ink notes, pp glued-in, etc, but a fascinating look..... More
The University of Detroit: Detroit, MI, 1920-21. Photos; ads, 13.5 x 10.25", gilt-lettered blue cloth, all issues 6pp long (except for final graduation issue: 52pp with original front color pict cover bound in), cloth covers very worn, extremities bumped and fraying, hinges loose, eight ink signatures of staff members inside..... More
B.F. Bowen & Co.: Indianapolis, IN, (1916). Paperback. Maps, 9 x 6", flexible suede, 194pp, covers heavily worn, extremities chipping, almost disbound copy, several pp loose, couple pp with only remnants remaining, MISSING MAPS 29/31, all other maps stained and worn with some soiling; some interesting ads, though, for Detroit..... More
Otis, Broaders and Co.: Boston, 1838. Hardcover. "Embellished with engravings"; folding street map of Boston, 6 x 3.5", full straight-grained morocco, 304pp with index, cover rubbed, extremities worn and chipping, outer hinges badly cracking, spine creased with old chip repair at top, front inner hinge cracked, bold ink inscriptions from..... More
Detroit, nd (1960s?). Cards are 3.5 x 2.25 and still in orig shrinkwrap, box is 4 x 2.5. Cards are as new, box has light wear and scattered spotting inside. Back of cards are yellow w/ black lettering: "Hartman's Appliance 7150 W. Vernor Detroit, Mich. RCA Victor Color TV" (w/..... More
Edgewood Publishing Co: np, 1891. Illustr, 10 x 8, cloth backed coated pict boards, unpag, covers very worn, spine cover torn, disbound, pp yellowed and fragile, still a relatively scarce title. SWAF. More
R.L. Polk: Philadelphia, 1924. Ads, 5 x 3, printed wraps, 193 pp, covers worn, edges chipped, contents toned else a decent, usable street guide. More
Detroit, nd (1910s?). .75". Worn, stained else good condition. More
np (Detroit), nd (1910s?). 1-inch diameter. Staining, moderately worn and scratched else good. Stamped on one side "A. Tremonte 657 Russell St." and on reverse "Good for 5 cents in Trade at the Bar." As of 1903, the address did not exist yet. A brief perusal of earlier city directories..... More
Lansing, 1976. Stamped brass, 1" diameter. Light wear and scratches. On the front "Lansing Community College Parking Facility" and on the reverse "1776 1976" with a flag in the center. More
Detroit, nd. Stamped brass, 3/4" diameter round token, worn, rubbed, spotted, needs a good cleaning. On obverse is number "3982"; on reverse is "Phone Check." More
Detroit, nd. Stamped brass, 3/4" diameter round token, worn, rubbed, spotted, needs a good cleaning. On obverse is number "3938"; on reverse is "Phone Check." More
Laingsburg, nd (early 20th. 3/4 " diameter, worn, rubbed, spotted, needs a good cleaning. Laingsburg, located in Shiawassee County, was founded in 1836 by Peter Laing, a tavern keeper, incorporated as a village in 1871 and became a city in 1951. More
Metropolitan Block: Canton, OH, nd (early 20thc.). Hardcover. 3.75 x 8.5 x 3.75". Stamping on one side, rubbed/worn, brick has staining, chipping. In 1900, Mayor Smith made a recommendation to have Biddle Avenue paved, by 1907 the paving was being extended. Metropolitan Block's peak production year was 1923. Nice local..... More
Metropolitan Block: Canton, OH, nd (early 20thc.). Hardcover. 3.75 x 8.5 x 3.75". Stamping on one side, rubbed/worn, brick has staining, chipping, lacks tip of one corner. In 1900, Mayor Smith made a recommendation to have Biddle Avenue paved, by 1907 the paving was being extended. Metropolitan Block's peak production..... More
March 20, 1876. 44th Congress 1st Session House of Representatives Mis. Doc. No. 142, 9.5x6", 2pp, left margin rough. More
March 20, 1876. 44th Congress 1st Session House of Representatives Mis. Doc. No. 142. 9.5x6", 2pp, left margin rough. More
Brooklyn, NY, 1886. 9.5 x 6, gilt lettered green cloth, 95 pp, covers heavily rubbed, extremities bumped and fraying, front inner hinge cracked, rear hinge loose, includes 40.5 x 17 folding "family tree" (soiled, toned at folds). A scarce copy of the original edition. More
np (Brighton Fire Department Association): Brighton, MI, 1961. Photos, ads, 11 x 8.5, stapled wraps, 60 pp, covers a little worn and darkened, contents edgetoned, but still a nice, relatively fresh copy. Filled with photos of Brighton, Michigan. More
np (Detroit), nd (c. 1930). Paperback. 14 x 11", with image of Bowles in Center. Bowles ran for office in 1925 (supposedly openly supported by the KKK) and again the next year (afterwhich he became a judge). He was elected Mayor of Detroit in 1930, but was not very popular;..... More
Lansing, Michigan, 1938. Paperback. Oblong 9 x 11", cream colored cardstock, black lettering. Light soiling and wear else very good condition. More
Flint, MI n.d. (late 19th century). 8.5 x 5.5", creased, edge-tears, light soiling. Broadside advertiese to "his many friends in Flint" that he has moved into the watch and Jewelry store of Arthur Delbridge. Also lists his prices: only $1.50 to clean a suit! Printed by the Daily News Print..... More
nd (C 1910). Wooden handle printed with pix of bldg and "Broadway Brand, Purest and Best Wines, Liquors, and Cigars . . . Broadway Market." Made by A.W. Stephens Mfg. Co., Waltham, 1910. Some wear else nice. More